Senior Process Improvement Engineer - 2nd Shift

General Electric; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Process Improvement Engineer in Louisville, KY, where you'll drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead a team, optimize production processes, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or working with metal fabrication or automated equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize performance of production area, driving improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and standardized work.
• Drive problem-solving for factory inefficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Methods

Project Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:we come together,we always look for a better way, andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and leading high-performing teams? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Process Improvement Engineer to spearhead operational excellence within our manufacturing value stream. In this role, you’ll lead, coach, and develop a specific production area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Position

Senior Process Improvement Engineer - 2nd Shift

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Lead and optimize the performance of a designated production area within the value stream, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Oversee the maintenance, improvement, and overall efficiency of all equipment for the production line and fabrication areas.
• Support the operations manager and oversee daily production start-up as needed to ensure the line is operational, staffed, and running smoothly.
• Monitor and analyze fabrication areas and production line data to address performance issues and ensure smooth communication across shifts.
• Implement and enforce lean manufacturing practices and standardized work, ensuring process stability.
• Coach equipment operators and Team Leaders to maintain adherence to established processes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive problem-solving and root cause analysis for factory inefficiencies within your production area.
• Lead kaizen events and implement countermeasures to enhance manufacturing line efficiency.
• Champion the Appliance Production System philosophy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Leadership & Administration:

• Provide active leadership and direction for your team, ensuring fair administration of policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to plan and lead long-term projects for the equipment in your area.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll, disciplinary records, and other administrative duties.
• Partner with HR on employee relations and disciplinary matters.

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure products meet quality specifications and that all quality standards are upheld within the production line.
• Lead quality reviews, track defects, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve any production line issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with Lock out Tag Out procedures, PPE , leading accident investigations, and implementing corrective actions.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor’s degree or in pursuit of, (BS/BA) required, ideally in engineering,
• Leadership experience or technical proficiency in areas such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials management, quality, procurement, or fulfillment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on manufacturing engineering, maintenance and project execution.
• Experience leading or working with metal fabrication or automated equipment operations.
• Six Sigma certification preferred, with strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC, and other improvement methodologies.
• Track record of driving results through analytical methods, project scheduling, and teamwork.
• Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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